Latta Plantation camps portray farm, soldier life

Latta Plantation, known for its historic re-enactments, will give children the opportunity this summer to learn about the Civil War and Revolutionary War. (Herald Weekly file photo)

HUNTERSVILLE – Latta Plantation offers several themed summer day camps for children on its 1,342-acre nature preserve. They are as follows:

• Civil War Soldier Camp – Children, ages 8-12, are mustered into the Union and Confederate armies to experience life as Civil War soldiers. Relive the war through a week of drills, battles, hikes and farm programs. Campers get to keep items use during the camp, including a replica musket, kepi and haversack. The week ends with a battle engagement and graduation ceremony. Offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21-24 or Aug. 4-7. The camp costs $175. Details: Matthew Waisner, mwaisner@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312, ext. 305.

• Revolutionary War Soldier Camp – Children, ages 8-12, can relive the American Revolution as a patriot or loyalist during a week of drills, battles and lessons about soldier life. Offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 16-19. The camp costs $175. Details: Matthew Waisner, mwaisner@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312, ext. 305.

• Miss Jane’s Academy – Girls, ages 8-12, go back in time to see what life was like for women in the 19th century. The Civil War camp offers hands-on activities, including spying, making fans, sewing, open-hearth cooking and English country dancing. Each girl will receive an apron, bonnet and T-shirt to keep. Offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21-24 or Aug. 4-7. The camp costs $175. Details: Nicole Cheslak, ncheslak@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312, ext. 304.

• Jr. Farm Camp – Children, ages 6-8, learn and participate in farm chores, animal care, natural plants and medicines. They also get up close to a variety of farm animals. Offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9-12 or July 28-31. The camp costs $100. Details: Nicole Cheslak, ncheslak@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312, ext. 304.

• Farm Camp – Children, ages 9-12, learn about all things farming in a hands-on camp. Campers learn to care for various farm animals, as well as where food comes from and how to survive on a 19th century farm. Offered 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7-10. The camp costs $175. Details: Nicole Cheslak, ncheslak@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312, ext. 304.

• Advanced Farm Camp – Children, ages 12-17, learn all things farming through labor-intensive work and training. The course includes animal husbandry, historic natural farming techniques and woodworking. The camp is designed for those with a serious interest in learning about farming, animals and agriculture, as well as those who have a future interest in veterinary medicine. Offered 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June 23-27. The camp costs $200. Details: Nicole Cheslak, ncheslak@lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312, ext. 304.

Want to go? Latta Plantation is located at 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Details: www.lattaplantation.org or 704-875-2312.